M&S Technologies announced the promotion of Kevin Butler to Vice President, Product Development & Technology. According to M&S, the company has made several strides forward that wouldn’t have been possible without Butler’s expertise, guidance and direction. These include the growth of the Smart System line of products, development of a Clinical Trial Suite of products, […]
Alcon recently opened the Alcon Experience Center, a state-of-the-art comprehensive eye health education and training center located on the company’s Fort Worth, Texas campus. The Experience Center integrates products and technologies from Alcon’s three businesses: Surgical, Ophthalmic Pharmaceuticals and Vision Care. It serves as a global training hub where physicians, students and Alcon employees can […]
As shared in this issue, ASCO is engaged in a comprehensive strategic planning process for the first time in more than a decade. Strategic planning is always a complex and challenging endeavor, but it is an absolutely essential component for the long-term success of any organization. As we’re all aware, health care is in the […]
Dr. Melissa A. Vitek Member, ASCO Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice Committee Director, International and Continuing Education, Salus University In alignment with its strategic objective to identify and share best practices in interprofessional education with member institutions, the ASCO Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice (IPECP) Committee convened a national Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice Summit […]
At Optos, our vision is to be THE retina company and to be recognized as a leading provider of devices to eyecare professionals for improved patient care. In 2000, we delivered the first and only retinal imaging device that could capture 200° or 82% of the retina (optomap images). The ability to clearly image that […]
ASCO and the Ethics Educators SIG are pleased to announce Krystal Chee as the winner of the 2016 Student Award in Clinical Ethics. This annual national award provides the winner with a $1,000 award check and an acrylic engraved plaque. Krystal is a student at the University of California at Berkeley School of Optometry and […]
The University Of Pikeville, the Leading University of Central Appalachia, is currently seeking faculty for its Kentucky College of Optometry. Professional educators are sought in the areas of Primary Care, Binocular Vision, Ocular Disease and Pharmacology. Candidates should be passionate and experienced regarding classroom and clinical instruction. Through education, training, and mentoring, faculty members will […]
As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, Optometric Management magazine is recognizing optometrists who have made significant contributions to the profession. The University of Houston College of Optometry (UHCO) announced that its Dean, Dr. Earl Smith III, is included on the magazine’s “Most Influential List.” An article in the magazine notes, “Dr. Smith’s research on […]
Dr. John Flanagan, Professor and Dean of the University of California at Berkeley School of Optometry and member of the ASCO Board of Directors, was one of three eyecare professionals to be elected a Life Fellow of the United Kingdom’s College of Optometrists this November. Fellowship of the College is awarded to individuals who have […]
Southern College of Optometry (SCO) recently presented its Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Jarrett Johnson, who was recognized for her significant contributions to the profession of optometry. A Past President of the New Orleans Optometric Society, Dr. Johnson serves on the Board of Trustees of SCO, her alma mater, and owns Primary Eye Care, a […]
